Neurodiversity Podcast

Neurodiversity Podcast


Latest Episodes

Working, Living, and Learning with ADHD
June 29, 2023

What is the impact of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, after having invested years struggling with neurotypical strategies? What are areas of ADHD that are under-recognized or misunderstood? Why

Comfort Zone Ahead, Construction in Progress
June 22, 2023

We all know that uncomfortable feeling when we are around someone who is pushing us beyond our comfort zone. How can we understand where our own boundaries are, and effectively communicate those bound

Controlling and Harnessing Anxiety
June 15, 2023

Neurodivergence often comes with a side of anxiety. Is it possible to harness anxiety as a strength? Can we find ways to work with our anxiety, instead of against it? Today we talk with Morra Aarons-M

ODD - Oppositional? Defiant? Or Just Misunderstood?
June 08, 2023

One of the more misunderstood diagnoses in the world of neurodiversity is ODD, or Oppositional Defiant Disorder. We talk with Amelia Bowler, a behavior consultant and author of the book, The Parents

Reducing Anxiety Through Mindfulness
June 01, 2023

Mindfulness is definitely a buzzword today, but whats the reality of mindfulness and how can it help neurodivergent people? What are some usable techniques for kids? How does mindfulness reduce anxie

Authenticity, Unmasking, and Zest
May 25, 2023

Living an authentic life is a goal we all have. In the neurodiversity world, that can be a tricky concept. Masking has often become a habit born of self-preservation, and letting go of that can be dif

Beating Gifted Kid Burnout
May 19, 2023

Burnout is something everyone occasionally deals with, but it manifests very differently in the world of neurodiversity. Today we talk about the burnout experienced by twice-exceptional and gifted kid

Technology, Gaming, Social Media, and Your Child
May 11, 2023

Theres a pressure on parents to allow more technology into the lives of their kids. Gaming and social media have positive and negative aspects, and neurodivergent kids often have a unique relationshi

The Misunderstanding About Motivation
May 04, 2023

Are kids really unmotivated, or are you just misinterpreting the signs? Dr. Ellen Braaten talks with Emily Kircher-Morris about the importance of understanding signs of a lack of motivation in neurodi

Can We Stop Pathologizing Kids Now?
April 27, 2023

Is the neurodiversity movement a social justice issue? How can we convince the world that differences arent deficits? Many of our widely-held beliefs are grounded in fairly obvious ableism. Dr. Bibi